T3 starting issue

[Grantus]

"sticky" solenoid should engage if tapped with something whilst trying to cranki......
If it doesn't, check the voltage/power feed to the solenoid, ..... and all earths.
( Just been down this rabbit hole with the Forester   )

I have a “knockometer”, in the rear of the single cab, for that sole purpose….. 

[grumble]

"sticky" solenoid should engage if tapped with something whilst trying to cranki......
If it doesn't, check the voltage/power feed to the solenoid, ..... and all earths.
( Just been down this rabbit hole with the Forester   )

The relay virtually eliminates all of the voltage drop in the circuit.

[Eltrevo]

The relay virtually eliminates all of the voltage drop in the circuit.

Your correct as long as the earth side has no issues . As a roadside assistance technician you would be amazed at the amount of issues that are caused by “ bad  earth “  . This can easily be checked by multimeter simply place one lead of your meter to the negative battery terminal and the other to the block or starter motor body , then switch meter to DC voltage  and have someone crank engine the meter  should not read more than 0.1 volts . More than .5 of a volt is an issue and gets worse the higher it gets . Hope this helps . It is always hard to diagnose a hard to start problem from another State .When You say hard to start . Does it crank meaning the motor turning over or  when you turn the key nothing happens “ meaning no noise at all”   Good luck Trevor

[DavidH]

I have a “knockometer”, in the rear of the single cab, for that sole purpose….. 

Who hasn't laid under the starter of a Kombi with a matchbox locked in to keep the start cycle engaged & then used the knockometer on the solenoid! Thought it was normal for kombi 'work around' starting procedure!  .

Cheers

[Grantus]

I too have now bought 2 of the uniWerks Hard Start Relay Kits, which are now on their way. 

So impressed was I, with the service and communication, I’ve sent Chris a link to KCA, to have a read and see if wants to join us here. 

[Barry]

Yes - he is very helpful

We should have arranged a “group buy”

[Grantus]

Yes - he is very helpful

We should have arranged a “group buy”

Indeed, and we could have shared the postage costs…

Next parts shopping perhaps…..

[Grantus]

My pair arrived today, thanks Chris.

Will try and find time to install one over the weekend…… 

[luckyphil]

My pair arrived today, thanks Chris.

Will try and find time to install one over the weekend…… 

Pretty easy job and also has the benefit of protecting your ignition switch.